Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) provides post award financial management for the University's sponsored research portfolio, currently totaling approximately $1.3 billion in active federal and non-federal awards. SPA operates under a full lifecycle model, with staff managing awards from activation through closeout, and is organized under the Controller's Office. The department is responsible for financial compliance, reporting, subrecipient monitoring, and effort reporting in accordance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and Cost Accounting Standards. For more information regarding Pitt Finance & Operations, please visit our website at: https://www.financeoperations.pitt.edu/
Manages general accounting functions and daily operations to ensure compliance with fiscal policies, procedures, and regulations. Oversees reports and analyses and assists in budgetary functions. Resolves complex accounting inquiries and issues. Coordinates audits and account and database maintenance and establishes internal controls, remediate actions, and operational goals.
- Oversee the accounts receivable function for SPA's sponsored awards portfolio, including monitoring AR aging and ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balance
- Manage federal invoicing processes and Letter of Credit (LOC) draw activity in compliance with sponsor and University requirements
- Supervise AR staff, providing day to day guidance, workload distribution, and performance management
- Serve as the primary liaison for AR related audit inquiries, providing documentation and responses to internal and external auditors
- Monitor compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and other federal billing requirements as they relate to accounts receivable
- Identify and resolve billing discrepancies, escalating complex or high risk issues as needed
- Develop and maintain AR reporting and metrics to support departmental and institutional reporting needs
- Provide succession planning support and cross training within the AR function
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Accounting
- Job Family: Finance & Procurement
- Job Sub-Family: Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
- Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
- Required Documents: Resume
- Optional Documents: Not Applicable